The Fan

The Fan

The final act is murder.

R 1981 · 95 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Horror, Thriller

A record store clerk is an obsessed fan of an actress of stage and screen. However, when faced with rejection, the fan strikes out in increasingly violent ways.

Directed by Ed Bianchi · Written by Priscilla Chapman

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